Associate General Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions

Jabil • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. JOB SUMMARY Jabil Inc., an S&P 500 global manufacturer, is seeking an experienced M&A attorney to join the legal team. This role will interact with stakeholders across the enterprise and be involved in all aspects of Jabil’s M&A activity, from concept, structure and strategy to closing. We are looking for a candidate who is innovative, hands-on and enjoys a busy work environment. We will ask you to develop solutions to difficult questions daily.

Requirements

• Good oral and written communication, good judgement, strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work in a changing, fast paced, and energetic environment.
• Strong work ethic, ability to partner with colleagues and resolve conflict, business acumen with practical approach to problem solving, ability to prioritize and manage competing demands.
• Juris Doctor degree and member of a bar in good standing, eligible to practice law in jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a subject matter expert for M&A matters, preferably in a national law firm or public company.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review deal documents for all phases of M&A transactions including NDAs, confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, asset and stock purchase agreements, merger agreements, disclosure schedules and ancillary agreements, such as transition services agreements.
• Serve as legal advisor on a variety of M&A matters and help stakeholders to progress all workstreams including, without limitation, due diligence, structure analysis and drafting, and integration.
• Identify risks and develop risk mitigation strategies in partnership with the M&A team and other Legal team members.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Accounting, Tax, Treasury and business units) and within the Legal Department to achieve desired results on tight timelines and with imperfect information.
• Engage with stakeholders across the globe to drive business-oriented solutions to complex issues arising in the context of M&A initiatives.
• Build processes that address risk and also provide us with flexibility to move quickly.
• Serve as legal advisor for issues arising after a transaction concludes, responding to indemnification questions and assisting with the integration of legal matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees